Exploring Tonalist Painting with Kyle Buckland

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Tonalism, taught by nationally acclaimed landscape painter Kyle Buckland. This workshop will guide you through the core principles of this evocative style, including limited palettes, close values, and creating a sense of mood and atmosphere through subtle color variations.

The mornings will feature a live demonstration, followed by an afternoon of dedicated painting time with individual guidance from Kyle. All skill levels are welcome. Participants choose from acrylic or oil painting, the supply list follows. This is a great opportunity to learn about the history of Tonalism and develop your artistic skills. 

About the artist:

Kyle Buckland is a nationally acclaimed contemporary impressionist painter living and working in the Southern Appalachian region of Southwest Virginia. His style of painting, which is deeply rooted in the fundamental philosophies regarding Impressionism, is as unique as his subject matter is inviting. His work has been featured in Plein Air Magazine on multiple occasions. He has won numerous awards, conducted paint-outs, and taught painting classes at every level, including instructing at The Plein Air Convention and Expo for the past four years. His work is represented in hundreds of private, public, and corporate collections around the world, and in 2021 he was inducted into the prestigious Plein Air Painters of the Southeast (P.A.P.-S.E.) .

$319 for Members; $349 general admission

Please Note: Limited seating is available. An 80% refund will be issued if the participant cancels two weeks prior to the event. For cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the event, BRAHM will issue a refund IF the museum is able to fill the vacated spot.